June 21, 2010

1000 years Kłodzko

Gothic bridge the stream called "Młynówka", duct departing from Nysa Klodzka one of the oldest buildings of its kind in the region. It is one of the nine bridges connecting the oldest part of the old town center Kłodzko, site of the former borough, located on Sand Island.

The bridge is a four-span arch structure were built of hewn sandstone, has a length of 52.20 and approximately 4 meters wide, is limited by massive stone balustrades, richly decorated with sculptures of saints and crucifixes. It has two abutments and three pillars. The two extremes are narrower shape of the pointed arch arcade. The most interesting is the central pillar. The bridge above the base has six ribs, on which rests a flat platform in the shape of the incomplete star, who was specially prepared for the construction of the chapel, which was not finally.

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A bridge is a structure built to span a gorge, valley, road, railroad track, river, body of water, or any other physical obstacle, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. Designs of bridges will vary depending on the function of the bridge and the nature of the terrain where the bridge is to be constructed.

A viaduct is a structure sometimes considerable, composed of arches or spans many and raised, sometimes on several stages of vaults, and intended to cross great spaces, valleys, large ravines etc.

An aqueduct (occasionally water bridge) applies to any bridge or viaduct that transports water - instead of a path, road or railway - across a gap.

A culvert is a very small arch bridge of less 6m of opening, comprising only two supports and usually built on a small ravine, a brook etc.